Set a password policy for accessing the Mobile application on Android.
About this task
A password policy is a set of rules that controls how
passwords are used and administered for the Mobile application. These
rules can ensure that users change their passwords periodically and
that their passwords meet your organization’s password complexity
requirements. The rules can also restrict the reuse of old passwords
and ensure that users are locked out after a specific number of failed
login attempts.
When the Mobile application is installed, there
is no password policy in effect until you create one.
Tip: When a password policy is in use, users of the Android
V3 or higher operating system must complete the following steps when
they want to uninstall the Connections app:
- Go to .
- Clear Connections Security.
- Uninstall the app.
To set or change a password policy, complete the
following steps:
Procedure
- Log in to the Mobile Admin console and click Device Settings.
- Click the link to one of the supported operating systems. For example: Android
- Optional: To delete the current policy, click Delete Policy. You cannot restore a deleted policy, you
must create a policy, if required.
- Optional: To disable the current policy, click Disable Policy. A disabled policy still exists so that
you can edit it, if required. When you re-enable a policy, it is applied
to devices from that point.
- Modify the policy settings.
Tip: Hover the cursor over a data field to display helpful information
about the corresponding entry.
- Policy Name
- Enter a name for the policy.
- Password Type
- Select the type of password that users can choose; for example:
numeric, alphanumeric, or complex.
Note: Complex passwords are supported
in Android V3.0 and higher.
- Minimum Password Length
- Specify the minimum number of characters that a password must
contain. The allowed range is 0-64; the default is zero means that
there are no restrictions.
- Maximum Number of Failed Attempts
- Specify how many login attempts are allowed. The maximum value
is 16. A value of zero means that there are no restrictions.
Important: If a user exceeds the maximum number of login attempts
that are specified by this setting, all the data on the device is
wiped and the factory settings are applied.
- Auto-Lock (in minutes)
- Specify the number of minutes of inactivity that must elapse before
the device is locked. The maximum value is 60. A value of zero means
that there are no restrictions.
- Password Expiration Timeout (in days)
- Specify the number of days that must elapse pass before passwords
must be changed. The maximum value is 730. A value of zero means that
there are no restrictions.
Tip: Users receive 24 hours
notification before their passwords expire.
- Password History Count
- Specify the number of unique passwords that are required before
one can be reused. The range is 0-50. A value of zero means that there
are no restrictions.
- Click Save to save your changes. Alternatively,
click Refresh to discard your changes.